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After well-nigh 9 age , I finally have faith thatStar Warshas resolved its villain problem . The sequels received considerable repercussion when they were released , and , sadly , they are still largely considered some ofStar Wars’worst pic . In part , the sequels were criticise for their treatment of the Heron from the original trilogy . However , many viewers were much more decisive of the recycled plot points , characters , and chronicle arcs from otherStar Warsmovies and TV shows .
While this included issue likeStar Wars : The Force Awakensfollowing many of the same beats thatA New Hopedid , it also point much larger takings , such as the shameful and thin explained proceeds of Palpatine inStar Wars : The cost increase of Skywalker . Among other issues , Palpatine ’s paying back seemed to signalise thatStar Warswas unsure of a course forward and instead relied on a theatrical role that was already established and well - liked by audience . This is just one progeny of many with recentStar Warsvillains ; however , I am finally fancy a alteration , and I ’m bright it will amaze .
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Star Wars Had A Real Villain Problem
Despite the rebound against the subsequence trilogy being evenhandedly tacky , audiences generally liked Kylo Ren , particularly inThe Force Awakens . Although there was some negativeness around him showing his emotion , and while Kylo Ren killing Han Solo sure as shooting received some outcry ( and continues to ghost Adam Driver ) , Kylo Ren was largely seen as compelling . However , this dissipated over the course of the trilogy , and it cut down apart considerably inThe climb of Skywalker .
At first , Kylo Ren did seem a piece like a copy of Darth Vader . He was his grandson , for one , but he also had a helmet that mirror Vader ’s , and his general esthetical , goal , and affectedness were extremely reminiscent of Vader ’s as well . Even the First Order and Kylo ’s role in it were nearly identical to the Empire and Vader ’s Imperial theatrical role . Nevertheless , Kylo ’s singular arc with Rey , his outburst of anger , and the sense that he was go to grow more and more committed to the dark side made him seem assure .
unluckily , as Driver himself has explain in interviews , Kylo Ren ’s arc was mean to do on the dot that — go from less evil to most evil — and be the complete inverse of Vader . In the close , though , The boost of Skywalkereffectively recur Vader ’s arc in more ways than one . Rather than embracing the blue side , Kylo Ren was redeemed , even fighting beside Rey as Ben Solo . Much worse , though , was that the major scoundrel ended up being not Kylo Ren but Palpatine , return confusingly from the dead .
The issues with the villain in the subsequence trilogy reflect a much larger trouble in theStar Warsfranchise .
This job extends far beyond Kylo Ren ’s narration arc orThe Rise of Skywalker , though . Rather , the issues with the villains in the sequel trilogy reflect a much heavy trouble in theStar Warsfranchise;in all three trilogy , the villain remains the same : Palpatine . In fact , not only is Palpatine the ' big bad ' throughout all 9 Skywalker Saga flick , but also , Vader is the villain in the original trilogy , becomes the villain in the prequel trilogy , and is the inspiration for the villain in the subsequence trilogy .
The Sequels Suffered From A Lack Of Original Villains
finally , Star Warshasn’t really moved on from Vader and Palpatine . This issue has even hemorrhage into many ofStar Wars’TV show , ease up that any of the shows position around the prequel or original trilogies , such asStar Wars RebelsandStar warfare : The Bad Batch , will also needs include Vader and Palpatine as villain . For quite some metre , the franchise has desperately needed new villain , and the subsequence were the stark opportunity to introduce them .
Many were disappointed that the continuation trilogy did n’t pull more from legend , particularly with concepts like the Yuuzhan Vong . Arguably , though , even unlike Sith would have shoot down better than Palpatine ’s return . When George Lucas had plan what a sequel trilogy might look like , he count make for Darth Maul back as the Sith master copy and introducing Darth Talon as his apprentice . Even in this case , where the Sith master would have been a returning character , this would have feel innovative and exciting .
In fact , audiences have long hoped to see Darth Talon seem on theStar Warsscreen or any number of other Sith throughout Legends and canyon . With Legends in finicky , Star Warshas proven that there are so many more villains and story useable in the universe than those of Vader and Palpatine . Luckily , it seemsStar Warsmovies and shows may in conclusion be taking these theory into account .
Although the sequel trilogy villain may not have quite landed , more recentStar Warsshows have revealed that the dealership is in conclusion explore brand - Modern stories and character reference . In fact , this has even included the introduction of fan - favorite Legends fiber into the canyon . One of the most far-famed has beenGrand Admiral Thrawn , who appeared in bothRebelsandAhsoka . As he was also unleashed upon the wandflower in theAhsokafinale , he will also likely appear inAhsokaseason 2 or , perhaps , evenThe Mandalorian & Grogu .
The Acolytealso bring Darth Plagueis to theStar Warsscreen for the first time , and although he was already a canyon character , his larger story has only been separate in Legends . Moreover , though , The Acolytefocused on Qimir and Osha , who were brand - new villains in the franchise . Although Osha ’s tale as a baddie only just begin at the show ’s conclusion , this was nevertheless a terrific signal ofStar Wars’willingness to bring more creative part , include villains , on board .
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Hopefully , the dealership will keep up this momentum . There are a act of upcoming projects that could introduce sincerely inventive villain . One such projection is Rey ’s upcomingStar Warsmovie , rumor to be titledNew Jedi Order , which takes place 15 year afterThe Rise of Skywalker . pass on its place in theStar Warstimeline , this movie could make several thrilling choices for villains , be it the Yuuzhan Vong or something new . Either manner , though , it seemsStar Warsmay finally be fixing its villain problem , nearly 10 years after the sequel trilogy began .
